Job Description

Learning Assistant


Place Farm Primary Academy


Start Date: February 2026


Contract Type: Part-time (27.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year). Fixed Term until 31 August 2026.


Salary: Grade 2, Point 2 (FTE: 24,414 / Actual: 14,824 per annum)



We are seeking skilled and committed Learning Assistants to join our team.


We are looking to appoint a person who is:

child focussed have a passion for education can inspire a love of learning and nurture success have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with are highly motivated and willing to help the school on its journey of improvement


As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:

a friendly and welcoming school a caring, team ethos where everyone is valued dedicated colleagues with an excellent team ethos a supportive and driven leadership team a wide range of CPD opportunities

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Sarah Franks, PA to the Headteacher, on 01440 702836 or email sfranks@placefarm.org.uk



Closing date: 09:00am, 20 January 2026


Interviews: 26 January 2026



Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.


In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.


Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.


We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.





CLOSING DATE


2026-01-20